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Louis van Gaal sacked live: Manchester United manager dismissed after FA Cup victory with 'Ryan Giggs set to leave'

The Dutchman relieved of his duties at Old Trafford - Jose Mourinho talks to take place

Mark Ogden,Mark Critchley,Jack de Menezes

Monday 23 May 2016 09:32 BST

Jose Mourinho, the former Chelsea manager, is expected to replace Van Gaal at Old Trafford (Getty)

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Louis van Gaal has been sacked as Manchester United manager, with an official statement from the club expected to come at some point on Monday.

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It appears all the uncertainty over Van Gaal's future has left Louis a little irate, with suggestions that any offer to stay at United in a different role will be thrown straight back at the club...

Louis van Gaal will reject chance to stay at Manchester United

Jack de Menezes23 May 2016 10:34

Ryan Giggs has now left Carrington, according to various reports from those at the training ground.

Is his 29-year-long association with the club about to come to an end?

Mark Critchley23 May 2016 10:39

Here's the video of Ryan Giggs leaving Carrington...

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Mark Critchley23 May 2016 10:43

What's in store for United then?

Our chief football correspondent Mark Ogden wrote this back in December on why Mourinho may not be the messiah they need...